Hosts Bermuda reignited their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier campaign in emphatic fashion, dismantling Belize by 10 wickets in a rain-shortened encounter on day two.
Following the opening day’s total washout, subsequent downpours at the National Sports Center North Field forced tournament officials to truncate the match to 12 overs per side. Winning the toss and electing to field, Bermuda’s bowling attack restricted their opponents to a meager 45 for 7, with Belize’s Alex Oxley offering the only real resistance with a top score of 22.
The standout performer with the ball for Bermuda was Dominic Sabir, who delivered a devastatingly economical spell to return exceptional figures of 2 wickets for just 4 runs from his single over.
Faced with a modest target of 46 for victory, Bermuda’s opening pair of Onias Bascome and Delray Rawlins wasted absolutely no time, launching a ferocious assault to wrap up the chase in mere minutes and finish on 48 without loss.
Bascome led the charge with a blistering, unbeaten 31 off just 19 deliveries—smashing four boundaries and a colossal six—while Rawlins played the perfect supporting role to finish on 17 not out from 13 balls. The statement victory provides a massive net run-rate boost for Bermuda as they chase the solitary qualification spot on offer.
